My Tenore arrived today (ordered via eBay). Based on what I've heard from them so far, I'm certain I got a good/non-defective pair (they don't sound 'weird,' bassy, possess any channel imbalance, suffer driver flex, etc). On that note, I'll just cut to the chase now:

These phones are extremelyimpressive (to my ears).

I'll have more after I get more acquainted with these wonderful IEMs.. but coming from the esteemed UERM and JH13 FP (which I've been using daily for for the better part of the past year), the Tenore had me smiling from ear to ear almost immediately. Their tonal accuracy is truly stunning. In terms of linearity, it definitely feels cut from the UERM & JH13 'cloth' (in places) so to speak. In fact, the Tenore's tuning feels almost smack dab in the middle of those two phones (I'll expand on this later). I've ran the Tenore through my Galaxy S4 (unamped) as well as the NFB-11.32 & Geek Out 1000.. it sounded wonderful through all these rigs.. but the GO1000 was especially enjoyable. Sinfully smooth.. yet very detailed and spacious. The Tenore's scale somewhat well, but a dedicated (portable) amp is not needed to enjoy or appreciate their full capabilities.

A small request.. I like the fit & feel of the stock tips.. but I sense its slightly tapered/narrow bore is holding back some of the treble extension and air that the Tenore may be capable of. I'd appreciate recommendations for a wide bore tip that would match the Tenore stock tips' comfort.

Even with how far 'budget-fi' has come the last few years, $60 has absolutely no business sounding this refined. I definitely plan on snapping up another pair (or five.. LOL) to keep and/or gift.

Thanks to shotgunshane for bringing these to my attention.. we've got a true 'diamond in the rough' here.. it's an absolute shame if Zero Audio really discontinued these (especially in favor of their more 'colored' family counterparts).

My Tenore arrived today (ordered via eBay). Based on what I've heard from them so far, I'm certain I got a good/non-defective pair (they don't sound 'weird,' bassy, possess any channel imbalance, suffer driver flex, etc). On that note, I'll just cut to the chase now:

These phones are extremelyimpressive (to my ears).

I'll have more after I get more acquainted with these wonderful IEMs.. but coming from the esteemed UERM and JH13 FP (which I've been using daily for for the better part of the past year), the Tenore had me smiling from ear to ear almost immediately. Their tonal accuracy is truly stunning. In terms of linearity, it definitely feels cut from the UERM & JH13 'cloth' (in places) so to speak. In fact, the Tenore's tuning feels almost smack dab in the middle of those two phones (I'll expand on this later). I've ran the Tenore through my Galaxy S4 (unamped) as well as the NFB-11.32 & Geek Out 1000.. it sounded wonderful through all these rigs.. but the GO1000 was especially enjoyable. Sinfully smooth.. yet very detailed and spacious. The Tenore's scale somewhat well, but a dedicated (portable) amp is not needed to enjoy or appreciate their full capabilities.

A small request.. I like the fit & feel of the stock tips.. but I sense its slightly tapered/narrow bore is holding back some of the treble extension and air that the Tenore may be capable of. I'd appreciate recommendations for a wide bore tip that would match the Tenore stock tips' comfort.

Even with how far 'budget-fi' has come the last few years, $60 has absolutely no business sounding this refined. I definitely plan on snapping up another pair (or five.. LOL) to keep and/or gift.

Thanks to shotgunshane for bringing these to my attention.. we've got a true 'diamond in the rough' here.. it's an absolute shame if Zero Audio really discontinued these (especially in favor of their more 'colored' family counterparts).

I have to agree with this. Tenore def no falling out compared to the more expensive headphones and earphones. I used Pandora and TH600 frequently. also own UE11 (rarely used now) and Tenore still able to make me smile time to time.

My Tenore arrived today (ordered via eBay). Based on what I've heard from them so far, I'm certain I got a good/non-defective pair (they don't sound 'weird,' bassy, possess any channel imbalance, suffer driver flex, etc). On that note, I'll just cut to the chase now:

These phones are extremelyimpressive (to my ears).

I'll have more after I get more acquainted with these wonderful IEMs.. but coming from the esteemed UERM and JH13 FP (which I've been using daily for for the better part of the past year), the Tenore had me smiling from ear to ear almost immediately. Their tonal accuracy is truly stunning. In terms of linearity, it definitely feels cut from the UERM & JH13 'cloth' (in places) so to speak. In fact, the Tenore's tuning feels almost smack dab in the middle of those two phones (I'll expand on this later). I've ran the Tenore through my Galaxy S4 (unamped) as well as the NFB-11.32 & Geek Out 1000.. it sounded wonderful through all these rigs.. but the GO1000 was especially enjoyable. Sinfully smooth.. yet very detailed and spacious. The Tenore's scale somewhat well, but a dedicated (portable) amp is not needed to enjoy or appreciate their full capabilities.

A small request.. I like the fit & feel of the stock tips.. but I sense its slightly tapered/narrow bore is holding back some of the treble extension and air that the Tenore may be capable of. I'd appreciate recommendations for a wide bore tip that would match the Tenore stock tips' comfort.

Even with how far 'budget-fi' has come the last few years, $60 has absolutely no business sounding this refined. I definitely plan on snapping up another pair (or five.. LOL) to keep and/or gift.

Thanks to shotgunshane for bringing these to my attention.. we've got a true 'diamond in the rough' here.. it's an absolute shame if Zero Audio really discontinued these (especially in favor of their more 'colored' family counterparts).

Senn biflanges are great wide bore tips. I posted about them a few pages back.

Glad to hear you enjoy them. Looking forward to a JH13 comparison or two!

Unfortunately the hybrid was one of the few tips that removed treble air and presence. Not recommended. Otherwise they've proven pretty impervious to most tip changes for me (other than less bass with the comply s200).

Got my tips from lunashop, I think I like them more than sony hibrids. The bass is definately bigger, punchier and more rounded than everything I tried before. So they are for the ppl who want more bass I think. Everything else seems the same, still excellent clarity and extended treble and intimate vocals that gives me chills. I got the medium ones, same size as green sony hybrids, but they are a bit stiffer. Think they took 5 weeks to arrive.

Got my tips from lunashop, I think I like them more than sony hibrids. The bass is definately bigger, punchier and more rounded than everything I tried before. So they are for the ppl who want more bass I think. Everything else seems the same, still excellent clarity and extended treble and intimate vocals that gives me chills. I got the medium ones, same size as green sony hybrids, but they are a bit stiffer. Think they took 5 weeks to arrive.

Is there a trick to get these to fit on your Tenore? When I put them on, I found there is no seal between the tips themselves and the (relatively) narrow bore. I found the mids and highs recessed or thinned out due to not having a tight seal between tip/iem. I'm pretty sure I have the same size as you on the tips.